Horror

In a year where indie horror movies outdid their blockbuster counterparts, it’s finally time to see one of the most praised when it drops on Shudder starting on September 27. The film is called Oddity, an Irish production, and it seemed to come out of nowhere this year even though it had a successful domestic

Audiences hungry for David Cronenberg’s infamous brand of body horror may have hoped that 2022’s Crimes of the Future marked his return to the genre. That film, which formed an unofficial trilogy that began with 1983’s Videodrome and continued in 1999’s eXistenZ, featured several callbacks to the Canadian director’s recurring visual and thematic interests. The

Quentin Tarantino ,1994. (c) Miramax Films/ Courtesy: Everett Collection. I have a lot of opinions on the Halloween franchise that no one really ever asked for. In the past, I’ve written lengthy franchise retrospectives, and David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills rattled me so much, I wrote not one, but two different editorials unpacking what I

Ari Lehman, widely known for portraying the first on-screen version of Jason Voorhees as a child, has many other sides. For instance, he composes music and fronts a metal band called First Jason, which just happens to be opening for Ice Nine Kills at the upcoming Silver Scream Con. Beyond that, he’s a genuinely nice

Surviving a horror movie requires a sheer will of the heart. Not everyone is equipped with the determination and skillset to rise above it all and conquer their monster. With summer still hanging around for another couple weeks, it’s a perfect time for some survival instincts to kick in with two of the best creature

Image via A24 A24 has recently opened their doors to a wider range of budgets, sizes, and qualities for their spooky output. There was once an era when they would put their whole backs into the release of five-star events like I Saw the TV Glow and Love Lies Bleeding, but in a year when

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is dominating the box office at the moment, and no matter what you think critically, it’s packed with great visuals, set designs, and perhaps our new favorite, Bob. In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice our “Ghost with the Most” works in a call center and Bob, the good-natured Shrinker and his loyal assistant. He is so

I’ve always found it curious how the Found Footage genre’s greatest weakness is also its greatest strength, with the same realistic formatting that allows for deeply immersive thrills also being responsible for the massive sea of low-effort cash-grabs that gives POV filmmaking a bad name. That’s why it’s so hard for Found Footage flicks to

A star-studded crime thriller starring none other than Denzel Washington recently dropped on Netflix. The film is written and directed by celebrated filmmaker John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side and Mr. Harrigan’s Phone) and it’s called The Little Things. If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not alone. The picture bowed in theaters and on

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice must have been uttered thrice at Warner Bros. as it hit its projected take for its opening weekend. $110 million was enough to make it the third biggest opening of the year, just behind Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2 respectively. The nostalgia effect is again a big money maker for summer

This Friday is the 13th, and you know what that means. So does the Halloweenies, which is why the gang has re-assembled at Camp Crystal Lake to take another look at the Friday the 13th franchise. If you recall, the series covered the iconic series way, way back in 2020. Today, however, they’re sharpening their

Image via Searchlight Pictures There’s a pervasive medical myth that women’s bodies have been designed to forget the pain of childbirth. This would allegedly better the odds that a woman would choose to go through the process again. The lie is both an acknowledgment of the brutality of the birthing process and a false promise

The Earth is a scary place, and with over 4 billion years of history, it should be. In that time, depending on what you believe, there have been dinosaurs, evil empires, war crimes, murders, and natural disasters. It seems creepy in and of itself that people would want to revisit these places. However, because humans

Elisabeth Moss (The Invisible Man) finds herself embarking on a scary new beauty treatment in Shell, the upcoming body horror dark comedy from director Max Minghella. We can exclusively unveil the new poster that teases some of the madness ahead of the film’s world premiere at TIFF. If the poster below is any indication, someone

Mike Flanagan succeeds outside of horror with ‘The Life of Chuck,’ a heartbreaking and inter-dimensional adaptation of Stephen King’s novella. View original source here.

There was a period in the ’80s and early ’90s when horror movies were purulent. Whether it be Dead Alive, Rabid Grannies, or even The Thing, goopiness was being produced by the gallons inside practical effects workshops. So too was a little movie called The Boneyard. But you may have missed it. It’s not as well-recognized as the others

The big new release for the week is of course Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, but that’s just one of six brand new genre movies now available in theaters and/or at home this week. Brandy (I Still Know What You Did Last Summer) returns to horror in the new A24 horror movie The Front Room, which was just released

CRIMSON PEAK, director Guillermo del Toro, on set, 2015. ph: Kerry Hayes/©Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection During Covid lockdown, Guillermo del Toro tweeted a prompt asking: “What are you reading? What are you watching? What are you listening to? And How many days have you been indoors?” The Crimson Peak director shared that he had been

It may have taken an eternity, but the new Salem’s Lot adaptation is nearly upon us. For better or worse, the film will be presented on Max on October 11th, 2024. The film has faced numerous delays, and information about the retelling has been somewhat sparse until recently. However, a new clip dropped today that promises to

A month after giving fans a taste of the final game, indie developer Steelkrill Studio has announced that their toddler horror game Baby Blues Nightmares will arrive on Steam on September 16 for $12.99. The demo is still available for those wanting to check out the game’s unique setting and mechanics. Baby Blues Nightmares cast

Christopher Nolan is one of the greatest directors of our time. The two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker understands how to establish atmosphere like few others do. So, it’s always interesting to hear which pictures have played a role in his cinematic journey. In an attempt to provide insight into his influences, Nolan partnered with the BFI

Creep I.E.  Returns to Ontario, California this September! Creep I.E. Con stands out as a great horror convention for several reasons. First, it offers an immersive experience that appeals to both hardcore horror fans and casual enthusiasts alike. The event features a diverse lineup of guests, including actors from classic and contemporary horror films, special

Last month, we got a glimpse at Cyrax for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1 expansion, Khaos Reigns. Now it’s Sektor’s turn to get a gameplay trailer, highlighting her abilities and moveset, along with story elements that provide insight into her role within the reimagined Mortal Kombat 1 Universe. In Fire God Liu Kang’s New Era,

Image via Netflix Over here at Dread Central, we previously discussed how Ryan Murphy’s Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was one of the most-viewed series ever on Netflix. Coming in at number three behind only Wednesday and Stranger Things 4, the series was a monstrous success for the streamer. Like most Ryan Murphy

In retail terms Halloween is almost over; stores are pulling scary merch and replacing it with holiday decor. But the season is just beginning for horror movie buffs and that means new movie roundups to close out the year. The streaming service Shudder is gearing up for the last fourth of 2024 with some pretty

It’s kind of a no brainer that with a game like A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, you focus on sound. That’s what the latest developer diary is about from Stormind Games and Saber Interactive, as we get a glimpse into the title’s use of sound and sound design. Hosted by Stormind Games’ sound designer

Fans of The Mutilator have waited four decades for a sequel, and while Mutilator 2 won’t be remembered as the best the horror genre has to offer, it still delivers the goods. Director Buddy Cooper returned to helm the long-awaited sequel after staying out of the director’s chair since the original’s release in 1984. Despite

Mike Flanagan (The Fall of the House of Usher) has quickly made a name for himself as one of the best horror creators in recent memory with his work on projects such as Oculus and The Haunting of Hill House. While horror fans may be saddened by the fact that there will be no new series this year,

New month, new horror recommendations from Deep Cuts Rising. This installment features five selections reflecting the month of September 2024. Regardless of how they came to be here, or what they’re about, these past movies can generally be considered overlooked, forgotten or unknown. This month’s offerings include an ’80s slasher, a Mexican sci-fi story, and

Denzel Washington is one of the most universally appealing movie stars of our time. He has impressive range as a thespian, he’s a handsome devil, and the beloved actor has made really smart choices over the course of his illustrious career. Even as choosey as Washington has been with the roles he takes on, the